Business
Post-Penny Economy: Cash Rounding and Credit Card Surcharges
Merchants are increasingly rounding cash purchases to the nearest nickel due to the end of penny production. Additionally, credit card transactions now include surcharges. This change affects how consumers pay for goods and services.
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CNBC
More merchants are rounding change for cash purchases to the nearest nickel due to the end of penny production, or adding surcharges to credit card transactions.
2026-08-26 15:18 UTC